Sam Evans
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Reposted by Sam Evans
Reposted by Sam Evans
Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Reposted by Sam Evans
The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
Reposted by Sam Evans
Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.
I was asking the very same question yesterday! He wears them well, no idea where he buys them!
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I was asking the very same question yesterday! He wears them well, no idea where he buys them!